Nervous SystemFeb 5, 2026 · 7 min read
Why "Healing Mode" Kept Me Stuck
For years I did everything right and didn't get better. The reason surprised me: the constant focus on healing was itself a form of stress.
Read more →The Journal
Long-form writing on UARS, CPTSD, PMDD, endometriosis, and the nervous system. Education, reflection, and honest talk about what actually helps.
EndometriosisJan 22, 2026 · 8 min read
What is Endometriosis? Nine Years to a Diagnosis
Endometriosis affects 200 million people globally. The average diagnosis takes nearly a decade. Here's what the condition actually is — and why it takes so long to be believed.
Read more →PMDDJan 15, 2026 · 7 min read
What is PMDD? When Hormones Aren't "Just Hormones"
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder isn't bad PMS. It's a severe, cyclical condition affecting 31 million women — dismissed, misdiagnosed, and undertreated for decades.
Read more →UARSDec 27, 2025 · 6 min read
AHI vs RDI: Why Your Sleep Study Said "Normal" But You're Not
My sleep study said "mild" and doctors dismissed me. My AHI was low, but my RDI was high. This is why UARS gets missed.
Read more →UARSDec 20, 2025 · 7 min read
The Braces-to-UARS Pipeline: When Orthodontics Narrow Your Airway
I got braces at 12. Extractions narrowed my palate. By 13, chronic exhaustion began. This is the connection no one warned me about.
Read more →UARSDec 15, 2025 · 8 min read
Still Struggling After Jaw Surgery: The Recovery Reality No One Tells You
My jaw surgery "worked" — but I'm still struggling 2 years later. Here's the recovery reality no one prepared me for.
Read more →CPTSDDec 10, 2025 · 7 min read
The CPTSD-UARS Connection: Why Fixing Your Airway Isn't Always Enough
Fixed your airway but still exhausted? I learned the hard way that CPTSD keeps UARS active even after surgery — here's what finally clicked.
Read more →UARSNov 28, 2025 · 8 min read
What is UARS? The Sleep Disorder Doctors Miss
A complete guide to Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome — what it is, why it's overlooked, and how to get diagnosed.
Read more →UARSNov 20, 2025 · 12 min read
My UARS Story: Seven Years of Being Told I Was Fine
Seven years of being told nothing was wrong. The orthodontic connection, the medical merry-go-round, three surgeries, and what I understand now that I didn't then.
Read more →Nervous SystemNov 15, 2025 · 6 min read
UARS and Your Nervous System: The Connection Nobody Explains
Why UARS keeps your body stuck in survival mode — and what to do about it.
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— Josie
Donegal coast. Still figuring it out.